2007 YAMAHA WR 450F clutch

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INSP
ADJCOOLING SYSTEM INSPECTION/
CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT
EC357002
COOLING SYSTEM INSPECTION
1. Inspect:
Coolant level
2. Attach:
Radiator cap tester 1 and adapter 2
3. Apply the specified pressure.
NOTE:
Do not apply pressure more than specified
pressure.
Radiator should be filled fully.
4. Inspect:
Pressure
Impossible to maintain the specified pres-
sure for 10 seconds → Repair.
Radiator
Radiator hose joint
Coolant leakage → Repair or replace.
Radiator hose
Swelling → Replace.
Radiator cap tester:
YU-24460-01/90890-01325
Adapter:
YU-33984/90890-01352
Standard pressure:
180 kPa (1.8 kg/cm2, 25.6 psi)
EC359020
CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT
1. Check:
Clutch lever free play a
Out of specification → Adjust.
Clutch lever free play
a:
8 ~ 13 mm (0.31 ~ 0.51 in)

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INSP
ADJ
THROTTLE CABLE ADJUSTMENT
2. Adjust:
Clutch lever free play
NOTE:
Make minute adjustment on the lever side
using the adjuster 3.
After adjustment, check proper operation of
clutch lever. Clutch lever free play adjustment steps:
Loosen the locknut 1.
Turn the adjuster 2 until free play a is
within the specified limits.
Tighten the locknut.
T R..
Locknut:
4 Nm (0.4 m · kg, 2.9 ft · lb)
EC35A001
THROTTLE CABLE ADJUSTMENT
1. Check:
Throttle grip free play a
Out of specification → Adjust.
2. Adjust:
Throttle grip free play
Throttle grip free play
a:
3 ~ 5 mm (0.12 ~ 0.20 in)
Throttle grip free play adjustment steps:
Slide the adjuster cover.
Loosen the locknut 1.
Turn the adjuster 2 until the specified free
play is obtained.
Tighten the locknut.
T R..
Locknut:
4 Nm (0.4 m  kg, 2.9 ft  lb)
NOTE:
Before adjusting the throttle cable free play,
the engine idle speed should be adjusted.
WARNING
After adjusting the throttle cable free
play, start the engine and turn the han-
dlebar to right and left and make sure
that the engine idling does not run faster.
1 2

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INSP
ADJ
ENGINE OIL LEVEL INSPECTION
(For USA and CDN)
CAUTION:
Do not add any chemical additives.
Engine oil also lubricates the clutch and
additives could cause clutch slippage.
Do not allow foreign material to enter the
crankcase.
(Except for USA and CDN)
CAUTION:
Do not add any chemical additives or use
oils with a grade of CD
a or higher.
Do not use oils labeled “ENERGY CON-
SERVING II”
b or higher. Engine oil also
lubricates the clutch and additives could
cause clutch slippage.
Do not allow foreign materials to enter the
crankcase.
5. Start the engine and let it warm up for sev-
eral minutes.
CAUTION:
When the oil tank is empty, never start the
engine.
Recommended oil:
Yamalube 4, SAE10W30 or
SAE20W40
Yamalube 4-R, SAE10W50
API service SG type or higher,
JASO standard MA
Recommended oil:
SAE10W30, SAE10W40,
SAE15W40, SAE20W40 or
SAE20W50
API service SG type or higher,
JASO standard MA
-20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50
˚C 0 10 30 50 70 90 110 130
˚F
YAMALUBE 4(10W-30) or SAE 10W-30
YAMALUBE 4(20W-40) or SAE 20W-40
YAMALUBE 4-R(10W-50) or SAE 10W-50
-20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50
˚C
SAE 10W-30
SAE 10W-40
SAE 15W-40
SAE 20W-40
SAE 20W-50
a
b

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INSP
ADJ
LUBRICATION
LUBRICATION
To ensure smooth operation of all compo-
nents, lubricate your machine during setup,
after break-in, and after every race.
1All control cable
2Clutch lever pivot
3Shift pedal pivot
4Footrest pivot
5Throttle-to-handlebar contact
6Drive chain
7Tube guide cable winding portion
8Throttle cable end
9Clutch cable end
0Hot starter cable endÈUse Yamaha cable lube or equivalent on these
areas.
ÉUse SAE 10W-30 motor oil or suitable chain
lubricants.
ÊLubricate the following areas with high quality,
lightweight lithium-soap base grease.
CAUTION:
Wipe off any excess grease, and avoid get-
ting grease on the brake discs.
AAA
AA
B
CC

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ENGCLUTCH
CLUTCH
CLUTCH
Extent of removal:
1 Push rod and push lever removal
2 Push rod 1 disassembly
3 Friction plate and clutch plate removal
4 Clutch housing removal
Extent of removal Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
CLUTCH REMOVAL
Preparation for removal Drain the engine oil. Refer to “ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT”
section in the CHAPTER 3.
Brake pedal Refer to “ENGINE REMOVAL” section.
Clutch cable Disconnect at engine side.
1 Clutch cover 1
2 Gasket 1
3 Dowel pin 2
4 Clutch spring 6
5 Pressure plate 1
6 Push rod 1 1
7 Circlip 1
8 Plain washer 1
9 Bearing 1
10 Ball 1
11 Push rod 2 1
1
2
34
1

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ENGCLUTCH
Extent of removal Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
12 Clutch plate 7
13 Friction plate 8
14 Nut 1
Use special tool.
Refer to “REMOVAL POINTS”. 15 Lock washer 1
16 Clutch boss 1
17 Thrust washer 1
18 Clutch housing 1
19 Push lever 1
3
1
4

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ENGCLUTCH
EC493000
REMOVAL POINTS
EC483211
Clutch boss
1. Remove:
Nut 1
Lock washer 2
Clutch boss 3
NOTE:
Straighten the lock washer tab and use the
clutch holding tool 4 to hold the clutch boss.
ÈFor USA and CDN
ÉExcept for USA and CDN
Clutch holding tool:
YM-91042/90890-04086
ÈÉ
EC494000
INSPECTION
EC484100
Clutch housing and boss
1. Inspect:
Clutch housing 1
Cracks/wear/damage → Replace.
Clutch boss 2
Scoring/wear/damage → Replace.
EC484201
Primary driven gear
1. Check:
Circumferential play
Free play exists → Replace.
Gear teeth
a
Wear/damage → Replace.
EC484400
Clutch spring
1. Measure:
Clutch spring free length
a
Out of specification → Replace springs
as a set.
Clutch spring free length:
Standard
50.0 mm (1.97 in) 49.0 mm (1.93 in)

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ENGCLUTCH
EC484500
Friction plate
1. Measure:
Friction plate thickness
Out of specification → Replace friction
plate as a set.
Measure at all four points.
EC484600
Clutch plate
1. Measure:
Clutch plate warpage
Out of specification → Replace clutch
plate as a set.
Use a surface plate 1 and thickness
gauge 2.
Friction plate thickness:
2.92 ~ 3.08 mm
(0.115 ~ 0.121 in)
: 2.8 mm (0.110 in)
Warp limit:
0.1 mm (0.004 in)
Push lever
1. Inspect:
Push lever 1
Wear/damage → Replace.
EC484810
Push rod
1. Inspect:
Push rod 1 1
Bearing 2
Plain washer 3
Push rod 2 4
Ball 5
Wear/damage/bend → Replace.